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Academics

Entrance Exam

  • St. Peter CTHSNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Inquiry → tour → FACTS application; English + Math recommendations + transcript. Last cycle: due Jan 15, decisions Mar 6, reply Mar 25.)
  • St. Pius XISEE (School code 571082; 9th-grade applicants. Transfers submit PSAT/SAT/ACT. School offers an ISEE prep course. Application opens Sept 1.)
  • Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)
  • DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)

Dual Credit

  • St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)
  • St. Pius XYes (Via college partnerships (institutions not named))
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)

Recommendations

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. Pius XMath + English teachers, Principal/Counselor; student essay; transcripts
  • Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
  • DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts

Learning Support

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. Pius XPaul A. Gilliam '98 Learning for Success program — structured academic support ($2,500/yr)
  • Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
  • DuchesneNot Published

Notable Programs

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. Pius X"Engineer Your World I & II," Computer Science; electives in Business, Law, Psychology, Media Arts
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement

AP Courses

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. Pius XNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)

AP Scholar Awards

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. Pius XNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit388
  • DuchesneNot Published

Application Deadline

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. Pius XNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
  • DuchesneNot Published

Career & Technical Pathways

  • St. Peter CTHSBusiness · Construction · Education · Information Technology · Health Sciences (The school describes itself as the first Catholic career and technical high school in Texas, and the second in the United States. Graduates earn a diploma plus a Level 1 industry certification, with a possible HCC associate degree and job placement with partner businesses.)
  • St. Pius XNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published

Honors & AP Courses

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. Pius X25 (Honors/AP combined; 490 AP exams, 49 AP Scholars in 2025)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published

Honors Courses

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. Pius XNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)

STEM Recognition

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. Pius XNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
  • DuchesneNot Published

Test Prep

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. Pius XNot Published
  • Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
  • DuchesneNot Published

World Languages

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. Pius XNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
Commute from home
Tuition
$15,000

2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid

$22,850

2026-27 rate

$29,970

2026-27 rate

$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

What's included
Fees listed separately

No itemized fees published.

Fees listed separately see fees
  • Registration fee (new students): $350
  • Graduation fee (seniors): $280 (seniors)
  • Athletics fee: $150–$350 (per sport) — optional
  • Learning for Success program: $2,500 (if enrolled in program) — optional
  • Bus transportation: $1,550 — optional
Included in tuition see list
  • Textbooks (physical + digital)
  • iPad + keyboard case with insurance
  • AP exam fees
  • SAT/ACT prep
  • Course fees (ceramics, science labs)
  • Academic support
  • Most extracurricular/athletic expenses
  • Lab goggles + PE uniforms
  • Parking

Charged separately:

  • ISEE exam (paid to ERB): $170 (applicants) — optional
Fees listed separately see fees
  • New Student Fee: $1,500
  • Enrollment deposit: $1,000
  • Technology fee (Grade 9): $2,600
  • Textbooks: $350 (approximate, Upper School)
  • Grade 10 College Tour: $500 (grade 10)
  • Graduation fee: $600 (seniors)
  • Class trips: $175–$2,800 — optional
  • AP exams: $100–$200 (per exam) — optional
  • Athletics fee: $150–$300 (per sport) — optional
Sibling discountNot PublishedHalf tuition for a 3rd concurrently enrolled childNot PublishedNot Published
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS onlyHS only
Yes

PK3–12

Open houseNot postedNot postedDec 3, 2026Nov 1, 2026
Required test
None
ISEE
ISEE

Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

ISEE
Application deadlineNot postedNot postedJan 15, 2027Not posted
Decision dateNot postedNot postedMar 5, 2027Not posted
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
AP coursesNot postedNot postedNot posted20
Enrollment266551,390300
Student:TeacherNot Published7:110:18.1:1
Mass
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Not Published
SportsNot posted14 sports17 sports12 sports
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